Protect Your Business Against Modern Cyber Threats: Why you need to think about Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is an effective, Government-backed scheme that will help you to protect your organisation, whatever its size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.

There are two levels of certification Cyber Essentials which is the ‘self assessment’ option, and Cyber Essentials Plus which offers a hands-on technical verification.

Find out more about both options below:

1. Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a UK certification that helps protect against common cyber attacks by implementing basic technical controls. It provides peace of mind by ensuring your defences are strong enough to deter most attacks, which often target those without these protections. The certification guides you in addressing key vulnerabilities to prevent common threats.

2. Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials Plus still has the Cyber Essentials trademark simplicity of approach, and the protections you need to put in place are the same, but for Cyber Essentials Plus a hands-on technical verification is carried out.

The real consideration is whether your business needs it. The simple answer is, of course, yes. Having Cyber Essentials reassures customers that you are working to secure your IT systems against any potential cyber-attacks.

You can also attract new business with the promise you have taken adequate measures to protect their data when working with you.

In addition, if you are considering bidding for central government contracts that involve handling sensitive and personal information, you will require a Cyber Essentials Certification.

Investing in cybersecurity is not just about compliance - it’s about protecting your business, reputation, and bottom line.

Remember, a secure business is a successful business!

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